Kerala Backwaters Tours 5Nights/6Days

Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Meeting and assistance on Arrival and transfer to the Hotel

COCHIN: Queen of the Arabian Sea, believed to be the finest natural harbour in the world. With ferry rides commanding its breath taking view. As you cruise around man-made islands with lush green lawns sloping down to the water's edge. Cochin is the oldest European settlement in India. Recording a history of visitors who came, saw and stayed for hundreds of years. Layered impressions - Chinese, Arab, Jewish, British, French and Portuguese are contained within its environment.

Afternoon: Half day tour of the satellite towns of Kochi (Cochin) and Ernakulam comprises visits to the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays), the Jewish Synagogue - (which remains closed on Saturdays) St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. While driving along the coastline, at the Harbour's mouth, one can also view the unique and still-in-use "Chinese Fishing Nets" which were introduced by the Chinese traders in the 14th Century. The tour ends in the Fort Kochi area where you can walk through the historical Dutch and Portuguese buildings. Some parts of this nearly 500-year-old Fort are still amazingly well preserved. Also visit Jew Street which is famous for the antiques. Evening: enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance. Kathakali is a ritualized dance form native to Kerala; elaborate costumes and makeup, as seen here, are the norm. Male dancers portray both male and female roles.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Cochin – Alleppey

ALLEPPEY : Alleppey / Alappuzha is situated 62 kms to the south of Kochi and 155 kms to north of Trivandrum. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. Alleppey is an important tourist destination in India. The Backwaters of Alleppey are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and Quilon to the South.

On arrival check in Hotel / Resort

Evening enjoy the picturesque beauty of the surroundings.

Day 03 In Alleppey

Morning board Houseboat.
Full day cruise on the backwaters. The backwater cruise takes off through a network of canals with a backdrop of villages and coconut trees on the shores.

Overnight at House Boat.

Day 04 Alleppey-Kumarakom

Disembark Houseboat at Kumarakom.

KUMARAKOM: On the shores of the enchanting Vembanad lake, 14 kms from Kottayam, lies Kumarakom in its small town hush. Redolent of restful peace. A boat ride in the countryside offers a close look into an engaging rustic life. Skiff-fishermen launching there cockeshell boats. Large flotillas of ducks waddling down to the water from thatched houses on the banks. Women, neck-deep in water, with there waist-length hair heaped in a crown, searching for fish with there feet. And aimless cattle grazing in lush pasture-land, where white lotuses lie here and there in small, low-lying pools.

On arrival in Kumarakom, check-in at the Hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 In Kumarakom

Full day free in Kumarakom for Independent activities.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Kumarakom-Cochin

In time pick up from hotel and transfer to Airport to connect flight back home.

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